Simpang Lima Gumul becomes an\ninteresting tourist site in Kediri Regency these days. The prime allure is\ndefinitely the presence of SLG Monument, which is named after the abbreviation.\nAside from the appearance, tourists come to the site in order to learn the\nhistory and take photos of it. Thanks to the majestic shape and grand size. It\nis likely all travelers would drop by once they pass the area. Also, in the\nafternoon and at night, the nuance becomes soother and suitable for hanging\nout. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The\nNuance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Once arriving at the site, tourists may\nfeel the crowded nuance right away. It is because Simpang Lima Gumul has an\nexcellent popularity. As for the shape, the monument looks similar to famous\nFrance\u2019s L\u2019Arc de Triumph! Despite the similarity, each of them has a different\nphilosophy. Kediri\u2019s SLG Monument was built as the symbol of prosperity while\nFrance\u2019s is meant to honor the Napoleon War during the revolution. As for the\nsize, the monument has a height of 6 meters and it has a total width of 804\nmeters per square. It even features stairs and multiple floors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Exploring\nSimpang Lima Gumul<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tourists have the prime reason for\nvisiting Simpang Lima Gumul. It is none other than to enjoy the nuance. Two\nbest times to visit the site are in the morning and afternoon. Both of these\ntimes offer a merry and satisfying atmosphere. Not to mention visitors are able\nto avoid the heat of the sun when exploring the location. Still, there is\nanother significant reason why tourists visit the site. It is to appreciate the\nmonument\u2019s design and shape. It is also possible to learn further information\nabout it. It is said the idea came from Mr. Sutrisno, who was a Kediri\u2019s regent\nin 2003. Due to the popularity, visitors should pay a parking fee if they come\nwith a private vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The size is majestic and the design is\nattractive. Tourists would be astonished by the wall carvings that beautify the\nmonument. There is even a big Ganesha Statue! It symbolizes both intelligence\nand protection. With those attractive features, the monument indeed becomes a\nnice object to conduct photography. Tourists can simply take selfies in front\nof the monument. One thing, the atmosphere is crowded due to the high number of\nvisitors. That means taking photos should be done correctly for the best\nresults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The next recommended thing to do in\nSimpang Lima Gumul is relaxation. Most of the times, many snack and food\nvendors operate in the parking area. Tourists should carry enough money when\nvisiting the site, therefore. Some of the best foods to buy are Nasi Gurih, Pecel,\nNasi Bakar, Lontong Sayur, and much more! Also, several souvenir vendors\noperate in that area, too! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Nearby\nAttractions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Taman Hijau LSG<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kepala Kereta Api Theme Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gumul Paradise Island<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gumul Skate Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n How\nto Get There<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For those coming from Surabaya City,\nthey may spend around 1 hour and 59 minutes to get to Kediri Regency. It is\nbecause the distance is 120 km. The trip can be faster depending on the route\nthey take and the traffic, actually. As for the best routes, these are Surabaya\n\u2013 Mojokerto Highway and Mojokerto \u2013 Kertosono Highway. Once tourists arrive at\nKediri, they can simply take Raya Kediri \u2013 Pare Street in order to reach\nSimpang Lima Gumul. The distance is 17.7 km, so the trip would take\napproximately 28 minutes. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Simpang Lima Gumul becomes an interesting tourist site in Kediri Regency these days. The prime allure is definitely the presence of SLG Monument, which is named after the abbreviation. Aside from the appearance, tourists come to the site in order to learn the history and take photos of it. Thanks to the majestic shape and grand size. It is likely all travelers would drop by once they pass the area. Also, in the afternoon and at night, the nuance becomes soother and suitable for hanging out. 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